By Kevin White of West Branch, Michigan, USA

Depart from evil, and do good; so you shall abide forever. For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his faithful ones.

Maker of all things,
Giver of life,
Commander of chaos,
Conductor of order,
Source of love,
Our souls sing to experience your fullness,
and tremble in Your Being.

Open our eyes to witness your presence in and through all, that we might be in awe of our own existence.

May we be overwhelmed with gratitude, our spirits swollen with the undefinable knowledge of your reality.

As our hearts spill over, unable to contain the knowing, may it fall generously upon others that they, too, become aware of you.

Help us to see deeply, forgive gracefully, and to love thoroughly. Guide us to opportunities to be your blessing of peace that heals brokenness and enlightens lives lost to darkness. Empower us with the courage to embrace the insecurities of our world and be a people of peace.

Prayer Phrase

“You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity” (2 Corinthians 9:11).

Spiritual Practice

Overflowing Generosity

Spend five minutes thinking deeply about how God has shared abundantly with you in very specific ways. Where do you see God’s abundant generosity in your life? Say a prayer of thanksgiving for these blessings. Now, reminded of these blessings, think about how you can bless others. In what ways can God’s abundant generosity overflow from you to others? What specific blessing will you share with another this day?

Today’s Prayer for Peace

Engage in a daily practice of praying for peace in our world. Click here to read today’s prayer and be part of this practice of peace.